Until We Go To Sleep (Jeff the Killer)

Chapter 16: The ugly truth

Shiloh's POV

••May 8, 2013

I woke up with a slight headache today. And I had the worst nightmare. And Jeff ••

I stopped writing because I couldn't write clealry enough. I was shaking. Crying. Hysterically. I can't control my tears. I just can't stop. It was all my fault Jeff left. He hates me for something. I don't know what, but something set him off. I probably did something last night. I don't remember last night, so it was then. I hate myself. So much.

••Left. I don't know why.

But the nightmare...

I was in this beautiful park. It was filled with green life and had a brick road to walk on. I seen people sitting on benches and kids running and playing. There was a Lake towards the end of the park and a bench right on the tip of the hill that was above the lake, so you'd have a perfect view. I walked towards the lake. But I noticed something. As I walked, The trees became closer. They multiplied almost. The sunlight faded. The plants were dying and the grass turned brown. I couldn't turn back. I sat on the bench. It looked like fishes were swimming up the stream. By now, the only thing I could see was the lake and the bench I sat on.

But something was happening to the water. I wanted to get up and run and I couldn't.

Something began peeking from the water. It was a dull green. Then as it came closer, my vison became better. Sudden fog fell close to the ground. Something was coming out of the water. I tried to back away but I couldn't. Suddenly, It walked towards me. I couldn't control it. I didn't know what it wanted from me.

It's face came closer to mine. It was what looked like a teenager. Mid teens. A boy that looked too much like a video game character...But who? What was that game...

Ah! Zelda! He looked like Link. It had to be BEN. It all makes sense now!

He came close and the rest of the world went to black. He whispered as his eyes bled,

"You shouldn't have done that, Shiloh."

And I woke up. ••

I inhaled deeply. BEN was probably just helping Jeff get back to what and where ever in my dreams. So now Im alone. And as it looks... About to be fresh out of cash. I've gotta get myself together and go out for a job close by.

I took a shower and I got dressed. It was thursday, So I should just wait until School's out and I usually get home, which is 2:15. I straightened my hair and put on a small amount ok makeup. Mascera and gloss. I ate some lunch and left the house. I stopped into that Breakfast Diner and the owner greeted me at the door. Gino, He was always a family friend. He's like an uncle or a god father.

"Shiloh, Welcome! How've you been?" He hugged me and walked me in.

"Fine, thanks. How's the resturant?"

"Great, how's everything at home and school? how's your mother and that Ariel runt?"

I smiled, but inside, I cried and missed them dearly."They're great. Everything's good. But I wanted to stop by for well, A job."

He patted my shoulder "That's right! You've just turned Fifteen! Happy belated birthday , darling! Perfect, I just lost a waitress. When can ya come in?"

Thank god. "Tomorrow."

"Nice. Tomorrow. Come in around 9:30. Wear black shorts and the blue collar button up. The one I gave your mother when she was little. See ya tomorrow Shiloh."

I got up and went home. That was so much easier than I thought. My phone when off a few times, So When I got home, I checked it. I got a few texts and two missed calls. My first voicemail was mom. She said she sent me something in the mail for my birthday. God i miss her. I heard my sister in the background. I cried a little. Then I checked the next one. It was an unknown number. It sounded kinda like water. Or static.

Then I checked the texts. There was one from an unknown number and it was just a blank message. Weird. The rest were....Brittany. There were 4.

"Shiloh, Im sorry."

"I did something really bad..."

"I regret it"

"Shiloh, We need to talk..."

What did she do now?

I took a walk to Brittany's house and knocked on her door. I pulled down my shirt and fixed my hair a bit. I wiped any pre-tears away and waited. She answered wrapped in a blanket. Her hair was a mess. She looked tired. Her eyes were red and puffy like she was crying. She let me in and we went to the couch.

"Are you okay??" I asked her.

She shook her head and started to cry. "I just don't know what I did."

I went towards the stairs.

"Shiloh don't."

I went up.

I cautiously went into Brittany's bedroom. Her pajamas were sprawled out on the floor and it smelled like a familiar scent. A bit humid. I don't get it.

"Brit, I don't understand..."

I didn't know what she was so worked up about. I laid on her bed. It was comfy, even if the sheets were half ripped off. Everything was normal. Brittany had that normality in her life. Her room, Her family, her life, And she was even beautiful.

Wait. What's that?

I turned my head to the side of the pillow and seen something dark.

A single strand of long, straight black hair...

I picked it up and turned over to see Brittany standing in the doorway.

Silence filled the house. she stood still wrapped in the blankets.

"Shiloh...."

"Brittany....What is this?" I held up the hair. I knew what it was. I wanna hear her say it.

"Shiloh I-"

"BRITTANY WHAT IS THIS?"

She flinched back and turned her head.

"Its Jeff's hair."

I held back tears and swings. "And what is it doing here?"

She stood expressionless

"He was here last night."

"Doing what?" I choked out

"....We had sex."

I stood infront of her and slapped her dead in the face. She turned and a tear rolled down her face.

"He did this to us Shiloh..."

I turned as I walked to the staircase.

"No. YOU did this to US. And you're not a part of us anymore. Us is Me and Jeff. And now because of you, Jeff is fucking GONE! If you wanted to ruin my life, you did it. Congratu fucking lations....

You really fucked me over this time Brittany....."

I walked out of her house. I was disgusted. I was disgusted with Brittany. Jeff. Myself. I was done with caring about anyone anymore.

I walked home and checked the mail.

Magazine

Letters from people

Cards

Spam

Spam

spam...

I headed up the house and seen a package at the door. I picked it up and opened the door.

But what I seen inside made me at ease.

BEN had been sitting on the couch with a laptop.

He greeted me with a smile

"Good afternoon, Shiloh."

It felt good to have someone who was my new friend. I can't fuck this up this time...